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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transmission contact surface of the engine *1 and the converter contact surface of the drive plate *2. (#)
      Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Assembly Measurement Dimension
      GTY101114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.

    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Case Matchmark
      GTY270965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.
      Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Oil Seal
      GTY281248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
      *2 Oil Seal
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the oil seal.

      HINT: 

      Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.

    4. Turn the torque converter clutch and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch.
      Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch 180° Position
      GTY264565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
      *2 Oil Seal
      NOTE:

      Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.

    5. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A (measured in step (#)).
      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension "B" Using Vernier Caliper & Straightedge
      GTY140193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      A + 1 mm (0.0393 in.) or more

  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft lever RH to the park/neutral start switch assembly with the nut and washer.
      Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH
      GTY268492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Engine Front
      *2 Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 7: Identifying Bolts And Rear No. 1 Engine Mounting Insulator
      GTY114305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 12 N*m (120 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Confirm that the 2 knock pins are on the transmission contact surface of the engine block before transmission installation.
      Fig 8: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly Knock Pins
      GTY276645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply clutch spline grease to the circumference of the crankshaft contact surface with the torque converter centerpiece.
      Fig 9: Identifying Torque Converter Centerpiece
      GTY257784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Clutch spline grease

      Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

      Maximum spread

      About 1 g (0.0353 oz.)

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Drive Plate
      *2 Crankshaft
      *3 Torque Converter Centerpiece
    3. Install the automatic transmission assembly to the engine with the 9 bolts.
      Fig 10: Identifying Drive Plate And Bolts
      GTY259656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Mark

      Bolts A and B 

      Torque: 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not use excess force to pry on the transmission assembly.

      HINT: 

      Make sure that the mark is positioned as shown in the illustration.

  5. INSTALL WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly
      GTY112824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 water by-pass hoses to the transmission assembly.
      Fig 12: Identifying Water By-Pass Hose Clamp
      GTY257418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Water By-pass Hose Clamp
    3. Install the water by-pass hose clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

  6. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamps to the automatic transmission assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 13: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly Wire Harness
      GTY280468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 LH Side
      *2 RH Side

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector, and 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
      Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Revolution Sensor Connectors
      GTY266262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 LH Side
      *2 Transmission Revolution Sensor Connector
      *3 Transmission Wire Connector
      *4 RH Side
      *5 Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
      *6 Lever

      HINT: 

      Push up the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a connection sound.

  7. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Tilt up the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly
      GTY130490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the wire harness to the automatic transmission assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 16: Identifying Earth Wire
      GTY104042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the rear engine mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.
      Fig 17: Identifying Nuts And Engine Rear Mounting Member For Automatic Transmission Assembly
      GTY114199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install the rear engine mounting member to the body with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 18: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Retaining Bolts
      GTY114197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

  8. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  2
  9. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt and install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      Fig 19: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      GTY264414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Engine Front

      Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.

  10. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 
    1. Install the flywheel housing side cover to the engine assembly.
      Fig 20: Identifying Flywheel Housing Side Cover
      GTY256265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  12. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  13. INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 35
  15. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  16. INSTALL NO. 1 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 94
  17. INSTALL NO. 1 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 95
  18. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 
  19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  20. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 
  21. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
  22. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  1
  23. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  1
  24. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  25. INSPECT FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK 
  26. INSTALL INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 58
  27. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 102
  28. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 104
  29. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 101
  30. RESET MEMORY